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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Them Arirang

I know Arirang is a slightly propaganda, but I still follow their YT channel, because, unlike KBS World, Arirang is really global. However, their taste is... well, weird at best. It's them who have my beloved Pops in Seoul with its outstanding polls like "Which male stars who would look great, dressed as a woman", "Which stars who seem fragile and weak?", and my favorite: "Which star do you want to raise as a pet?"
Anyway, last Monday they released a new one, and of course it pissed me off (belately) very, very much.

Here is the video on Which idol stars sound amazing even without the
background music? Some of you are familiar with videos with "MR
removed", that's it.

Maybe Junsu wasn't on the list because JYJ is
slightly off idol-sphere, however I find as a death punishable offence to not
include Ryeowook. Sorry for my biased view, but this little gem could outsing
your oppars with ease. He's the sole most consistent, stable and powerful
singer in SJ (oh yes, hate me all you want) who doesn't hit false notes even
live. Actually, he's the only singer there worth mentioning (I know music
critics do appreciate him though), but the problem with Wook is that his voice
is either love or hate. If someone loves it, it unfolds in multilayered
wholesome composition. If not, well, not everyone can achieve enlightment.

I'm fine with Wuhyeon being there too, cause
he's the only one who can sing live and prance around on the stage.

I'm fine with Dino being 3rd under one
condition - Junsu is above. No Junsu, fuck you all but no competition and he
can slay all of you easily. Hyorin screams (half of Sistar screams, no big
deal, OK), and Yoseob has such "secure and bland" voice I don't even
care. I'd put Changmin higher though. Well, actually, I'd remodel the entire
list.